Forecast: Employment in Food and Beverage Service Activities Sector in the Netherlands

The employment in the Food and Beverage Service Activities sector in the Netherlands has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, employment rose from 167.3 thousand FTEs to 192.02 thousand FTEs, exhibiting a mix of growth and declines. The sector showed significant recovery post-2020 with notable year-on-year growth rates, including a 12.74% increase in 2021, stabilizing around 2.5% annual growth in the following years. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) averaged at 2.18%. Forecasts suggest a moderate increase, with a 5-year CAGR of 1.74% through to 2028, projecting sector employment reaching 214.27 thousand FTEs.

Key future trends to watch for include the impact of automation and digitalization in service delivery, changing consumer dining preferences, and economic conditions which might affect discretionary spending. Sustainability practices and the demand for plant-based options are also likely to influence employment patterns.

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